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Associate-32% vs national median306 grads tracked

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at South University - Columbia

Ranked 197th of 218 associate programs in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,216
middle 50%: $25,076 – $38,890
Median · 5 years out
$36,165
middle 50%: $29,269 – $46,636
Median · 10 years out
$40,666
middle 50%: $31,972 – $49,427

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of South University - Columbia's associate program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services earn a median $31,216 one year after graduating, rising to $40,666 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 32% below the national median of $53,013 for this field, ranking 197th of 218 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
11.9 yrs
≈ $13,961 total interest

Same major at other universities

Ridgewater College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
College of Lake County
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Central Community College
$37,225 · 5 yrs out
Northwest State Community College
$36,885 · 5 yrs out
Washington County Community College
$36,560 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 10
$36,424 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$36,161 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 2
$35,967 · 5 yrs out
Northern Maine Community College
$35,666 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 12
$35,659 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
$35,554 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 7
$35,402 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South University - Columbia

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$132,649 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$132,649 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$79,872 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$66,366 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$60,442 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$59,476 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$50,806 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$48,670 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$48,670 · 5 yrs out

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